Public Housing Supply in Moremi Estate, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

Abstract

This paper assessed public housing supply in Nigeria with a specific focus on Moremi Estate, lle-Ife, Osun State. With the discussion of the indispensability of housing as the background, the evolution of public housing supply in the country is surveyed vis-a-vis the contribution of the various development plans and housing policy of the federal government. A look is then taken at how Moremi Estate fares in meeting the housing needs of the inhabitants. It was discovered through field survey that there are some inherent fundamental functionality flaws in the land use pattern of the estate. These include the lack of low-density residential plots, adequate security, standard commercial centre and organized open space. Besides, the roads in the estate are not tarred public/semi-public facilities are not fully developed; and the already allocated plots are characterized by a low level of development. Recommendations are proffered towards the realization of the full potentialities of the estate in particular, and more effectiveness of public housing delivery in the nation at large.